Manufacturing Engineer - Crystal Growth Operations

Coherent • Budd Lake, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Coherent Corp. is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer in Budd Lake, New Jersey, to support industrialized high-temperature crystal growth manufacturing processes. The role calls for technical knowledge, hands-on work, close attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

The engineer will own crystal growth processes across product lines, support daily manufacturing operations, improve crystal quality and process performance, and help ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing requirements. The position also involves equipment commissioning and qualification, process and equipment troubleshooting, data analysis, crystal characterization, documentation, and training manufacturing technicians.

The role includes work in a production environment, including handling molten material in a furnace while following task-specific safety requirements. Depending on the location, the position may also be responsible for executing and maintaining applicable quality and environmental management system standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline such as Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Science Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to work hands-on with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an adaptive, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in a production environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds of material or equipment on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to comply with task-specific safety requirements, including use of safety shoes, fire-retardant suits, full-face respirators, and Hot Work PPE when handling molten material in a furnace.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or in meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical design software; SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own crystal growth processes for different product lines and develop subject matter expertise in growth operations.
• Champion continuous improvement in crystal quality, yield, and process control.
• Support daily operations and partner with manufacturing technicians to execute processes on schedule.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, layouts, and tooling designs for related hardware.
• Author, review, and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Lead training of manufacturing technicians and cross-training initiatives.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and subsystem upgrades.
• Troubleshoot complex process-control and equipment-related issues.
• Perform detailed data analysis.
• Perform crystal qualification and characterization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
• Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management system standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level